Families with multiple births face disadvantages "at every point of care in our healthcare system," a report finds.

Past research has linked shift work and preterm birth. New research on daily schedules in the first trimester clarifies that connection.

In 2016, the preterm birth rate among African-American women was 14 percent. A new paper says discrimination and PTSD could be responsible.

"...when you have wires everywhere and the baby is tethered to a bed, it's really hard to make skin-to-skin contact."

About half of premature babies struggle to grow. Knowing more about their trillions of gut bacteria could help them get a better start.

"...it's really important to be able to say to parents, 'your baby's chances have improved, and they've improved significantly,' to give them some hope."